Deputy Manager – Therapeutic Children's Home
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Starting Salary £32, Relocation package available to be discussed
Full-time
Are you a compassionate leader with a deep understanding of trauma and attachment?
Do you believe that connection comes before correction—and that relationships change lives?
We're looking for a Deputy Manager to join our therapeutic children's home: a place where healing happens through safety, structure, and love. You'll support a team who are passionate about holding space for children who have experienced significant trauma—and you'll help shape a home that's rooted in trust, nurture, and therapeutic care.
What You'll Do
* Be a consistent and emotionally available adult for children who need to feel safe and seen.
* Support the Registered Manager in leading and inspiring a trauma-informed care team.
* Role model therapeutic parenting in daily practice.
* Hold reflective supervision sessions that support emotional regulation and growth.
* Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and multi-agency work with warmth and professionalism.
* Step into leadership during times of crisis or absence with confidence and compassion.
What You'll Bring
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Experience in a residential or therapeutic setting with children facing complex trauma
* Emotional resilience, reflective leadership, and excellent communication skills
* A commitment to attachment-aware and trauma-informed practice
* Desire to work towards Level 5 in Leadership & Management (if not already held)
What We Offer
* A values-led, therapeutic culture that puts children first
* Clinical supervision and regular reflective practice
* Ongoing training and career progression
* A genuinely supportive team who lead with empathy and hold each other up
* The chance to make a lasting difference in the life of a child
If you believe every child deserves to feel safe and wanted—and you're ready to help make that a reality—we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person